Crystal Chronicle 250

Welcome to this week’s Crystal Chronicle.

We’re kicking off with a standout testimonial, a bite-size chapter of our company history, a FAQ on plain-glass lead times, this week’s Meet the Team spotlight on Jo, a branding methods focus on full-colour UV print and how We Handle the Hassle with automated tracking.

Plus, a heads-up: Movember starts next week - get ready to join in or donate.

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Testimonials

We love shining the spotlight on our team and the standout feedback we get from customers like you.

"Hi Jess, just sharing feedback below on this quick job you turned around for Barclays, we didnt really do anything so will pass it to you ha.

I have just fetched this from the mail room and showed around the team. We will be presenting it to a retiree tonight. He will love it. It’s fantastic.

Thank you so much for turning this around so quickly – really appreciated.

You’re superstars!" -

Nicki

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Company History

1982-1990s: Family Beginnings

1982 - Started by the Lowes family. Crystal Galleries began with the late George Lowes, supplying glass and crystal gifts and awards to the general public in and around Teesside. George’s children, Jeremy and Jo, later joined and helped build up the business, which is still family run today. 

Find out our whole story →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast does plain glass ship? Faster than you might think if you know the cut-off. Find out the exact rules (and what changes in peak weeks)

 Plus: lots more FAQs inside →

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Meet The Team

This week’s Meet the Team: Jo, our Finance Director. Four decades in, she’s the glue of a true family business, ballroom medals, cavapoochons and a surprising love of sprouts included.

Read Jo’s story here →

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Branding Methods

Need full-colour impact on glass or acrylic? UV print puts photos, gradients and multi-colour logos straight onto flat-faced items with sharp detail. It’s fast, clean and brand-true just not for heavy curves or kiln-level durability.

See what works (and what to avoid) →

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We Handle The Hassle

We attach tracking to every order and send it automatically, straight into your inbox. Fewer “just checking” messages, a clean audit trail and quicker answers to leave you more time to do the important things.

Learn more and choose your tracking route here →

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Keep your eyes peeled for our Movember plans

Next week is the start of Movember, we've got the team lined up ready to bring out their best handlebars & fu manchu ready to raise funds for Movember.

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That’s a wrap for this week.

Thanks for reading and for being part of the CG family.

More tips, stories and updates in the next Crystal Chronicle. Plus dont miss out on our Movember launch.

The Crystal Galleries Team